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BBC News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Ed Sheeran donates boxers and bathmat ahead of Portman Road gigs
Musician Ed Sheeran has donated items including Ipswich Town merchandise, boxer shorts and a bathmat to a charity ahead of a series of homecoming gigs. The 361 items were donated to East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH) in Framlingham, Suffolk - Sheeran is one of its grown up in the county, the superstar is set to play three gigs at Portman Road stadium in Ipswich on 11, 12 and 13 July. Scott Campbell, EACH e-commerce manager, said: "With Ed-mania sweeping through Suffolk, this is a perfect opportunity to maximise funds and raise as much as possible for our charity, while also getting in the spirit and having fun at the same time." From 6 July, fans of the musician will have the opportunity to buy items he has donated - including vests, jeans, scarves, a bed set, bowtie and earphones - from the charity's online eBay page. In the charity's shop in Framlingham, items including shoelaces, mugs, cushions and a hot water bottle cover will be available to purchase. The goods were delivered by a member of Sheeran's team. Mr Campbell says it is going to be "fascinating" to see how much the items sell for. "Once again, Ed has come up trumps with an incredible, eye-catching assortment of clothing and items - from boxer shorts and bongo drums to jeans and jewellery."Hopefully the momentum, interest and bidding will rumble on throughout the summer - with every pound raised making a difference and helping us continue our vital work supporting families and caring for children across East Anglia." Sheeran has previously donated items to the charity, including in 2022 when he donated 450 items which raised £30,000. When he became an ambassador for the charity in 2014, he raised £7,500 after donating 21 items including a camouflage hoodie and pair of Adidas trainers. Genie Woodcock, retail central support manager, said: "What better time or place to snap us one of Ed's donations than in his hometown of Framlingham."We're seizing the moment, and [are] excited to see what happens when these items go on sale." Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
2 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Three-legged dog is posthumous Make A Difference Awards finalist
A therapy dog, who was a regular at a local library before passing away recently, is a finalist in the BBC Radio Suffolk Make a Difference the three-legged greyhound, worked as a therapy dog in Framlingham library where he was described as "a beacon of comfort and support" to young Peter Willis said: "He had the best, most fulfilling life a dog could have and made a difference to the lives of many children along the way."Charlie was selected by judges as one of four finalists for the Animal Award, along with Peter Merchant, who helps rehabilitate birds of prey, the online community group Finding Dogs in Ipswich and Gill Lewis who helps rehome unwanted pets. The Make a Difference Awards are run by BBC Local radio stations and started in Hill, who is visually impaired, volunteers for groups and mentors people. "The world needs more people like Grace," said her nomination for the Volunteer Arron and Chris Bailey are also finalists, having taken Santa out to visit children at their homes who were unable to go and see him elsewhere. They also make hampers for nurses and gifts for new mothers still in hospital at Tieck, who runs This is Ipswich social media accounts, was nominated for amplifying stories about metal health, food banks and community nomination said that "to know Sarah is to have someone believe in you, this is the energy that will save the world".Max Thomas, from the Ipswich Windrush Society, founded the reflection room in the Sailmakers shopping centre which is open all year. COMMUNITY AWARD: The Caribbean & African Community Health Support Forum, Future Female Society, Suffolk Refugee Support Sewing Group and Memory Lane Café.FUNDRAISER AWARD: Project 7, Pop Chorus, Maria Layton and John AWARD: Jackie Orbell, Deben Climate Centre, Edible Felixstowe and Saxmundham Community AWARD: Harrison Mayhew-Kemp, Mike McCarthy, Edgar Miller and Trudy NEIGHBOUR AWARD: Doreen Savage, Wendy Aiken, Joanne Stuckey and Rosemary HERO: Ozzy Rayner and Georgia Biggs. Interviews with each finalist will be broadcast on BBC Radio Suffolk over the summer, with the winners announced at a ceremony at Trinity Park on 17 September. Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Daily Mail
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Shape of meow! Big cat sighting near Ed Sheeran's £3.7million country estate sparks loose 'panther' fears
A large panther-like animal has been spotted near Ed Sheeran 's £3.7million country estate, prompting fears a big cat is on the loose. A neighbour in Eye, Suffolk was left terrified when he saw the feline just five miles from the Shape Of You singer's swish home, but still found time to take a few snaps. They show a bulky black creature lurking by the trees on April 23 before disappearing from view. Matt Salusbury, who runs the Big Cats of Suffolk website said: 'The witness told me they'd seen a large black animal walking up and down along the tree line at the end of a field behind their garden. 'The distance from where they were to the animal when they photographed it was a good few minutes walk. 'They observed it for more than five minutes before it sat down with its head up.' The Perfect hitmaker, 34, lives in the large Framlingham property with his wife Cherry Seaborn and their two daughters. There have been many reports of big cats in Britain over the years, with most claiming to have spotted panthers or pumas. Locals have often been able to take a quick photo of the creature or a suspicious animal carcass they might have preyed on. Those who support the theory that such cats are roaming around the country tend to claim they are pets which have escaped. Others, however, think species have been illegally released into the wild. Sceptics reckon that sightings involve people mistaking them for large domestic dogs or cats, and that such animals could not survive in the UK's mild climate. Among the most famous alleged big cats in the country was the Beast of Exmoor in Devon in the 80s, which a farmer in the area claimed killed 100 of his sheep in three months. People regularly report puma spottings in Shropshire while Suffolk also remains a hotspot. As well as the recent sighting near the pop star's home, there was one in Hoxne in 2006, another near Eye in 2008, and one at Mendlesham in 2015. MailOnline has contacted Mr Sheeran's representatives for comment. There are fears that a large creature may be on the loose after the footage was captured on doorbell camera showing a huge black moggy on the driveway of a house It comes after a big cat which some suspect to be the notorious Beast of Bucks was spotted prowling in the dead of night. There are fears that a large creature may be on the loose after the footage was captured on doorbell camera showing a huge black moggy on the driveway of a house. The dark coloured cat appeared much bigger than a domestic feline as it balanced atop a skip. The sighting has added yet more fuel to the fire of a local myth in Buckinghamshire. Homeowner David Lawrence lives in a village near High Wycombe, where tales of a puma-sized Beast of Bucks are legendary, and said he saw a large cat which wasn't 'normal'.
BBC News
31-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Ipswich to 'turn pink' for Ed Sheeran Portman Road concerts
A town will celebrate Ed Sheeran's series of homecoming gigs by turning this month Sheeran announced a run of shows at Ipswich Town Football Club's home stadium Portman Road on 11, 12 and 13 Central Business Improvement District (BID) and Ipswich Borough Council announced they would decorate the town with bunting in the same shade of pink as Sheeran's new album, Play, to welcome him Walker, chief executive of the BID, said it was "a chance for the whole town to celebrate". "When we heard that global superstar, dedicated Ipswich Town fan and local lad Ed Sheeran was coming home to perform in Ipswich this summer, and bringing 90,000 fans with him, we knew we had to celebrate," Mr Walker said. "As we 'Welcome Home Ed' it's a chance for the whole town to celebrate as the eyes of the world fall on the town."Mr Walker added that Ipswich was "the only town getting this opportunity this summer" and it was an opportunity to welcome home one of its "successful sons".Sheeran went to school in Framlingham and is also has a minority share in Ipswich Town Football Club. During July, street entertainment including live music from local talent will be organised and on Sheeran's concert days there will be a fan zone of music, merchandise, food and drink stalls on with a connection to Sheeran are due to be highlighted on a walking tour hosted on the All About Ipswich Central has also launched a Sheeran-themed window dressing leader of the council, Neil MacDonald, added he believed "plenty of people" would be on board with painting the town pink."We're very happy to welcome him back, and the whole area will benefit from the boost to the local economy," he added. Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
How can I get Ed Sheeran Portman Road tickets?
How can I get Ed Sheeran Portman Road tickets? Just now Share Save Alice Cunningham BBC News, Suffolk Share Save PA Media Ed Sheeran will perform three shows on consecutive nights in July at Ipswich Town's Portman Road stadium Musician Ed Sheeran has had Ipswich buzzing since Friday when he announced a series of homecoming shows at Portman Road stadium. The superstar, who went to school in Framlingham and who is a minority owner at Ipswich Town Football Club, will play three gigs at the club's ground on 11, 12 and 13 July. Fans have been sharing online their desperation to secure tickets and find out any information they can about the shows. But when are tickets on sale, how much are they and how many can you buy? Here's all you need to know. When can I buy a ticket? There are quite a few different opportunities to secure tickets. There is a pre-sale at 09:00 BST on 7 May for those who pre-ordered Sheeran's new album. Fans must have a Ticketmaster account registered with the email address that was used for the album pre-order. Following this, there is a general sale for everyone else on Friday 9 May at 10:00. Do Ipswich Town season ticket holders have a sale window? It was announced on Tuesday that Ipswich Town season ticket holders would be given their own chance to buy tickets. The club said they would have an exclusive pre-sale window at 10:00 BST on Thursday. This will give those who hold 2024/25 season tickets the chance to buy tickets and they will receive an exclusive pre-sale code to their registered email address. Supporters must have a Ticketmaster account registered to the same email address as their season ticket/membership. Alice Cunningham/BBC Portman Road has played host to a number of huge artists over the years including Tina Turner, Sir Elton John and P!nk How much will tickets cost? According to information on Ticketmaster, tickets will be £95 for the standing floor and free-flow lower bowl. Those in the upper tiers will range between £45 and £125. All tickets are also subject to a maximum 10% of face value booking fee as well as a £1 levy payable to the LIVE Trust, a funding initiative that offers financial support to those working across live music. There will also be a £3 transaction charge per order. How many tickets can I buy? There is a strict ticket limit of six for all sales. Those who purchase in excess of six will have their ordered cancelled, according to Ticketmaster. "This includes orders associated with the same name, e-mail address, billing address, credit card number or other information," Ticketmaster said on its website. Several authorised sellers will have tickets up for sale, according to Sheeran's website - as well as Ticketmaster, fans can choose to use Eventim, See Tickets and Gigantic among other official sellers. Getty Images Sheeran has a minority ownership in Ipswich Town and said playing Portman Road had always been his "dream" How many tickets are available and will there be physical copies? There will be 30,075 tickets per show available to buy. Ticketmaster said there would be no physical copies of tickets sent out and instead fans would have them on their mobile phones. Once fans have bought tickets, they will receive instructions on how to access the tickets closer to the dates of the shows. How do I buy tickets for someone who needs accessible areas? Those who require either a carer to accompany them or disabled access to the shows have been encouraged to visit the Gigantic website to purchase their tickets. Once they are purchased, fans will be instructed to fill out an online form detailing their requirements to receive a personal assistant ticket free of charge if applicable. British Sign Language will also be provided on all shows and those who wish to use this service should book their tickets in the standing/free area. Where will the stage be in the stadium? Ticketmaster Ticketmaster has published an illustration of the seating arrangements for the show The stage will be set in front of the Sir Alf Ramsey Stand at the south end of the stadium. This means the stand will be out of action and won't be filled by fans. The Cobbold Stand, Sir Bobby Robson Stand and West Stand will be used and filled with concert-goers. Who is supporting? The first show on 11 July will be supported by Myles Smith as well as Tori Kelly. The following night will see Busted and Dylan supporting before James Blunt and Maisie Peters complete the final night.
